Resources
General Protections involving dismissal
This factsheet explains your rights and obligations in relation to General Protections claims involving dismissal.It outlines who is protected from unlawful dismissal, what constitutes a workplace right or protected attribute, the 21-day time limit to lodge a claim, the complaint...
Flexible working arrangements
A flexible working arrangement is an agreed change to an employee’s usual hours, location, or pattern of work to accommodate personal circumstances, and eligible full-time, part-time, and some long-term casual employees can request it in writing. Employers must respond within 21...
Workplace Justice Visa Factsheet
This factsheet will help you determine if you might be eligible to apply for the Workplace Justice Visa. If you have been underpaid, unfairly dismissed, or discriminated against, you may be able to bring a claim against your employer. If your...
Annual Report 2024-2025
Redfern Legal Centre’s 2024–25 Annual Report. This year, we built stronger ties with our community, increased access to justice for thousands of people experiencing disadvantage, and achieved positive, systemic change.We had a landmark win in a sexual harassment case in...
The Use of Strip Searches & Drug Dogs in NSW A Report on 10 Years...
This report summarises ten years of data on strip searches and drug dog detection in New South Wales, and makes recommendations for change.Because data on strip searches—and the breakdown of drugs found during these searches—is not publicly available, Redfern Legal...
International Student Factsheet: Enrolment Cancellations – Your Options
This factsheet outlines your options if your enrolment as an international student it at risk of being or has been cancelled. It covers the steps you should take, including seeking legal advice, responding to your provider, and protecting your student...
International Student Factsheet: Transferring Your Course or Education Provider
This factsheet provides guidance on what to do if you change your mind about what you’d like to study. Whether you’re considering transferring to a different education provider, switching courses, or changing the qualification you want to attain (e.g., from...
Rights as a worker in Australia: International Students
This fact sheet is about your rights and obligations as an international student and worker in Australia.
Addressing corporate misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee
The Employment Rights Legal Service thanks the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations for the opportunity to provide a submission to potential reforms addressing corporate misuse of the Fair Entitlements Guarantee.
Inquiry into modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers in rural and regional New...
The Employment Rights Legal Service thanks the Modern Slavery Committee and the Parliament of New South Wales for the opportunity to provide a submission to the inquiry into modern slavery risks faced by temporary migrant workers in rural and regional...